What is the key difference between Stashbase and Shadowgate MCP?

Stashbase belongs to the Security category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Shadowgate MCP belongs to the Security category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Stashbase or Shadowgate MCP in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Stashbase and Shadowgate MCP free or paid?

Stashbase operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Shadowgate MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Stashbase lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Shadowgate MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Stashbase and Shadowgate MCP together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Stashbase vs Shadowgate MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Stashbase and Shadowgate MCP MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Stashbase

Security · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 30/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Shadowgate MCP

Security · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 36/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Stashbase if you need specialized Security tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Shadowgate MCP if your workspace requires Security integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Stashbase when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Stashbase Details

Choose Shadowgate MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Shadowgate MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Stashbase Security	Shadowgate MCP Security
Summary	Secrets for developers and agents—secure context and workflows without exposing secret values.	Security firewall for AI agents — scans MCP calls for injection, secrets, and risks.
Category & Scope	Security	Security
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Stashbase Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Shadowgate MCP Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Stashbase Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "stashbase": {
      "url": "https://stashbase.dev/"
    }
  }
}

Shadowgate MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shadowgate-mcp": {
      "url": "https://smithery.ai/badge/josephibrahim/shadowgate-mcp)](https://smithery.ai/servers/josephibrahim/shadowgate-mcp"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Stashbase is categorized under Security and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Shadowgate MCP belongs to Security using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Stashbase when you need capabilities focused on security and Shadowgate MCP when you require tools for security.

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